Innovative taquerias, locals-only Italian, authentic dim sum, and some of the most celebrated restaurants in the country — the perfect backdrop for bringing people together. From public food tours with friends to private dining for corporate groups, we curate every detail so you can enjoy the experience.
A curated collection of the best San Francisco food tours and private dining experiences you will love. Hungry for more? Explore all SF experiences.
Public or Private
North Beach has been feeding San Franciscans since the Gold Rush. You’ll eat your way through Little Italy with a Californian twist, plus uncover some of the best history in the city.
Public or Private
From the Latin hidden gems to breweries locals love, the Mission is where SF’s food and art culture lives. This tour hits the spots your cool SF friends would take you.
Public or Private
Visit the oldest Chinatown in the US as you explore locals-only dim sum parlors and try different Chinese regional cuisines. You’ll explore the 150 years of history in every alley.
Private Only
Play with your food in this fun, interactive dining experience! Enjoy a 4-course meal with beverages, plus 3 hosted activities. Think hands-on cocktails, foodie trivia, and flavor tripping!
Private Only
Upscale dining experience featuring 4 courses, 3 beverages, and 3 sensory activities. Your host will lead guests through dining in the dark, smelling like a sommelier, and lollipops you can hear!
Private Only
Skip the waitlist. This private tour takes you inside 3 of SF’s most celebrated Michelin-recognized restaurants. A high-end experience for special celebrations.
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| Public / Private | Public or Private | Public or Private | Public or Private | Private Only | Private Only | Private Only |
| Group Size | 1–100+ Guests | 1–100+ Guests | 1–100+ Guests | 10–150+ Guests | 10–50+ Guests | 2–20 Guests |
| Starting Price | $99+ pp | $115+ pp | $115+ pp | $190+ pp | $190+ pp | $500+ pp |
| Duration | 3 Hours | 3 Hours | 3 Hours | 2.5 Hours | 2.5 Hours | 3.5 Hours |
| Location | 3-4 Restaurants | 3-4 Restaurants | 3-4 Restaurants | 1 Restaurant | 1 Restaurant | 3 Michelin Restaurants |
| Best For | Adventurous Eaters, Visitors | History Buffs, Team Offsites | Art Enthusiasts, Special Occasions | Team Building, Birthdays | Client Entertainment, Corporate Groups | Special Occasions, VIPs |
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Nobody knows San Francisco’s food scene like a local who’s been obsessed with it for, well, forever. I’m Avital, an SF native, who started this company in 2011 to share the restaurants, neighborhoods, and stories that make SF one of the world’s great food cities. My expert guides and I lead walking food tours through North Beach, the Mission, and Chinatown, and host engaging private dining events for groups who want more than just a restaurant reservation.
Like the extraordinary Chef José Andrés, I believe in the power of food and know that sharing it is the ultimate way to connect.
We’ve served over 100,000 happy guests. We can’t wait to eat, drink, and connect with you too!
Avital Ungar
Owner of Avital Food & Drink Experiences
We’re San Francisco locals and serious foodies. We don’t read from a script. We share our city through great food and amazing stories. Not to brag, but people seem to really like us.
A food tour takes you walking through one of SF’s most iconic neighborhoods (North Beach, the Mission, or Chinatown) stopping at 3-4 restaurants for a seated course at each. It’s a moving dining experience that combines great food with neighborhood storytelling.
A private dining experience, like our Interactive Meal or Sensory Dinner, takes place at one location for the full event. This is perfect for groups who want a more intimate, seated dining experience without the walking.
Our most popular team building option is the team building food tour. It gets people moving, talking, and bonding over great food, plus your team discovers their city in a whole new way.
Our Interactive Meal and Sensory Dinner are also fantastic team building options, especially if you’re looking to stay at a single location.
For larger groups or conference settings, we also have Interactive Food Stations which are so much fun!
Not sure what fits your group? Start a booking and we’ll help you figure it out.
Public tours can be booked instantly through our online calendar. Just pick your neighborhood, choose a date and time, and you’re confirmed.
Private experiences start with a booking request where you’ll share a few details about your group and we’ll put together a custom quote.
Yes! All of them! Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, dairy-free, nut allergies, kosher, halal — we handle everything in advance so nobody feels like an afterthought at the table. Just let us know when you book and we’ll take care of the rest.
Public tours are capped at 12 guests, which keeps the experience intimate, but lively. If your group is larger than 4, a private tour is often a better fit. You get the whole experience to yourselves on your preferred date and time.
Public food tours start at $99 per person for the Chinatown Food Tour and $115 per person for North Beach and Mission. Private experiences start at $190 per person for the Interactive Meal and Sensory Dinner, and $500 per person for the SF Michelin Food Tour. All food is included, and beverage pairings are available as an upgrade on select experiences.
For public tours, we recommend booking at least a week in advance as spots fill quickly. For private experiences, we recommend 2-4 weeks lead time to ensure your preferred date is available and we have time to customize the experience for your group. For large corporate groups or holiday season events, earlier is always better.
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